The use of DNA self-assembly in microchip fabrication may well revolutionize computing, and this trail-blazing book is the first to bridge the gap between current chip technology and the molecular-scale circuitries that lie ahead. It explores the latest breakthroughs in the use of DNA as construction material, and maps out a method for developing DNA self-assembled computer systems that includes detailed design case studies.
Introduction. DNA Self-Assembly. Self-Assembled Circuitry and Design. Technological Implications and Architectural Challenges. A Nanoscale Active Network Architecture. A Self-Organizing Defect Tolerant SIMD Architecture. Temporal Aspects of Computing. At-Fabrication Computing (or Build-Time Computation). Next Steps and Concluding Remarks. Appendix: Current Practices in DNA Nanostructure Synthesis